Charles Crocker

Organization founder

1822 – 1888

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Who was Charles Crocker?

Charles Crocker was an American railroad executive who founded the Central Pacific Railroad, which constructed the westernmost portion of the first transcontinental railroad, and took control with partners of the Southern Pacific Railroad.

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Born
Sep 16, 1822
Troy
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Aug 14, 1888
Monterey

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on July 23, 2013

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